Injured Aces

August 17, 1986|By Tracy Ringolsby, Dallas Morning News

WONDER WHY owners don't want to give out long-term contracts? Bruce Sutter's career appears over in the second year of his 6-year, $10.125 million contract in Atlanta. He had a 9-7 record, 26 saves and a 4.46 ERA for the Braves, which figures out to $389,423.07 a save. . . . Houston pitcher Nolan Ryan has allowed five hits and struck out 30 in 20 1/3 innings in his last three starts. Because of a sore elbow, the Astros will limit him to 100 pitches in his next four to five appearances.